"You do not allow yourself to be frightened!" said the miller.
"And you keep your word, at all times," said Rudy, "each has his characteristic trait!"
"But why did you not break your neck?" asked the miller.
"Because I held on firmly," answered Rudy, "and I hold firmly on Babette!"
"First see that you have her!" said the miller and laughed; that was a good sign; Babette knew this.
"Let us take the eaglet from the basket, it is terrible to see how he glares! How did you get him?"
Rudy was obliged to recount his adventure, whilst the miller stared at him with eyes, which grew larger and larger.
"With your courage and with your luck you could take care of three wives!" said the miller.
"Thanks! Thanks!" cried Rudy.
"Yes, but you have not yet Babette!" said the miller as he struck the young chamois hunter, jestingly on the shoulder.